PRN Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse

Job Location
US-MO-Kansas City

Posted Date
3 weeks ago(1/3/2019 2:40 PM)

ID

2019-8728

# of Openings

1

Address

650 Carondelet Drive

Category

Nursing

Overview

The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) is key to providing specialized dialysis nursing care in the acute hemodialysis unit for patients with renal failure. The RN works in collaboration with all team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality optimal outcomes.

This job opening is PRN.

Responsibilities

Prepares and monitors the equipment used for intermittent or continuous hemodialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including performing quality control checks.

Initiates, monitors and terminates dialysis treatments via all accesses in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Administers medications as ordered within the scope of their license and provides documentation of administration and result of medication.

Accurately receives, transcribes and implements written and verbal orders from physicians.

Accepts phone lab diagnostic reports, interprets and forwards the information to the physician as necessary.

Provides and documents patient/family education for ESRD and other health concerns.

Serves as the primary contact for the acute patient to the nephrologists’ and hospital staff caring for the patient, and as a liaison to the patient’s chronic unit.

Qualifications

Completion from an accredited Registered Nursing Program

6 months dialysis experience required

Experience in critical care nursing is a plus

Certificates and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain current license in the state as a Registered Nurse

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